Congrats on the build and nice flight!!. One of these came to be around Mt St Helens after it's eruption. It was parked at the Toledo, Wa airport during those years. I remember the Go-Kart looking engine that powered it. Dad mentioned that it looked like a lawnmower engine stood upright. A few other designs that were released also stayed at Toledo. Several Quicksilver's eventually. Some Rutan EZ stuff. One ultralight that looked like you were riding a horse fence beam, Dad called it "Witch on a Stick ". I don't remember the name brand of it. Purported to be self stabilizing, which was a laugh. Dad was a private Pilot for 50 years. Miss him dearly and the early sunday breakfast flights from Toledo, Wa to meet friends for breakfast.
I just ordered this kayak from EcoFishShop in MO. It should arrive next week and I can't wait to hit the Galveston Bay Complex. A couple years ago I got rid of my Outback because it was so dang heavy but this one is way lighter.
I'm thinking of buying one of these kits and building but I have no flight experience plan to get my light sport. I think there is someone here who gives training in a challenger II. My research challenger II seems to be the most economical duel place experimental to buy. Would you consider these to be a good aircraft for new pilots. I'm still working though some medical issues to see if it's worth going through a medical to get a PPL instead or not I would have time to build something while doing that. If my AME thinks it's going to be too much of a hassle for the medical ill just go light sport route. I'm only really looking at the PPL so I can rent a 172 for longer flights with family later down the road.
I love mine and it’s easy to fly. I have a clipped wing single seat so it’s kind of the sports car of the challenger line. There really easy to build and I think you would enjoy the process.
@@lov2explore676 My understanding is the factory does most of the airframe assembly which saves lot of time. How long did it take to receive the kit from the time of ordering it? If the engine quits, I have read most pusher type aircraft like these has high drag they don't glide all that well, did you find that to be true?
I actually bought my kit from someone who started it but didn’t finish. It took me 10 months to complete and I covered it useing the polykote method. I had never done fabric before but it was not to challenging (pun intended). You don’t need a bunch of tools either which makes it nice. Hope this helps in your decision! I think it’s a great beginner plane or for someone who is a seasoned pilot.
I’m using a mini ipad with the A-EFIS pro app for instrumentation. It works really well coupled with a Skypro xgps160 GPS I use the Wing X app for a moving map. Hope this answers some questions you have, thanks for watching!!
This is my dream plane :) I'm hoping that in five years or so I can save the cash and build up the piloting experience to justify buying my own kit. Your front-facing camera is at a great angle/fov; it captures the dynamics and the smile on your face great!
I was thinking planning on getting my light sport license this year but due to the economy being so unstable I’m waiting. Btw which model challenger is that?
Just remember Altitude is your Friend, the more altitude the more time you have to Choose a landing site (quicksilver MX then Challenger 1 long wing) miss them both
Was that a hard landing? Im about to fly mine for the first time today or tomorrow. Oddly I have 2 Challenger II Exp. While working on one, I bought another. My white one is now finished and will be for sale.
It was a hard landing! I had to reinforce the landing gear with an aluminum tube inside the main gear. There’s also a mod for the nose gear that incorporates a shock absorber for a smoother ride on grass strips.
@@942sbflyer I noticed that as well. He added a whole lot of power about middle ways into the glide slope. Probably just dropped too much speed or a large headwind gust caught him off guard. Anyway any landing you can walk away from is a great landing.
Nice video! Do you guys have any regrets? My wife and I are getting ready to buy a Jayco and are looking for reviews about quality or lack thereof. Any opinions or comments would be greatly appreciated.
sorry we didn't reply, still new at this. we liked the it alot it was put together really well. Unfortunately we couldn't take our boat and the camper together so we traded it for a Palomino Cabover Camper. We would recommend Jayco to anyone looking for a toy hauler.
Nice looking camper we’re thinking about buying the same model. Now that you’ve had the camper for a while can you give me your impression. If I can ask what did you pay for the Jayco. Oh did you catch fish? Thank You 😊
Thanks for commenting on the camper, we really enjoy the way it tows. I added some drawers under the cabinets because it lacks storage space. we travel light so that wasn't a big deal. we found this on sale for about $23,000. Its a 2018 model. I haul Kayaks and dirt bikes in it and found the tie down points to be well placed. We removed one of the couches so we have more room to walk around the table. about the table....I got rid of the very heavy one that comes with the camper and replaced it with a lighter plastic foldable one. Be sure to get the pull down bug screen option. we caught fish yes indeed. Check out our Black Drum video.
